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Bente BirkelandOne of the first items on President-elect Donald Trump’s to-do list when he takes office will be to nominate a Supreme Court justice. While campaigning, Trump released a list of possible nominees, which included three judges from Colorado: Chief Judge Timothy Michael Tymkovich and Judge Neil McGill Gorsuch, both serving on the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, and Justice Allison Hartwell Eid of the Colorado Supreme Court.Bente Birkeland speaks with Matthew P. Hitt about the Supreme Court and potential nominees.Matthew P. Hitt, an assistant professor of political science at Colorado State University, studies the court. Here are three takeaways about the current state of the Supreme Court, and what it might look like under the Trump presidency:In modern times, a president’s appointee is more significant than ever.Hitt: As life expectancies have gone up, each appointment has now decades-long ramifications in terms of law and social policy. Now, some presidents like Jimmy Carter are soWhat To Expect From A Trump Supreme Court Appointeehttp://krcc.org/post/what-expect-trump-supreme-court-appointee
57132 as http://krcc.orgTue, 22 Nov 2016 14:27:52 +0000What To Expect From A Trump Supreme Court AppointeeJake BrownellThere are few who understand the dynamics of modern presidential politics better than David Axelrod. As Chief Strategist for President Obama’s campaigns in 2008 and 2012, Axelrod helped define presidential campaigning in the digital era. He also worked closely with President Obama as Senior Advisor in the White House from 2009 to 2011. He now runs the Institute of Politics at the University of Chicago, and is a Senior Political Correspondent for CNN and host of the podcast, The Axe Files. Axelrod was in Colorado Springs this week to speak at Colorado College, and KRCC’s Jake Brownell interviewed him about his time in Washington and the legacy of the president he helped put into office. "Thanks, Obama..." Reflecting on the Obama Era with Former Advisor David Axelrodhttp://krcc.org/post/thanks-obama-reflecting-obama-era-former-advisor-david-axelrod
54408 as http://krcc.orgFri, 09 Sep 2016 03:31:24 +0000"Thanks, Obama..." Reflecting on the Obama Era with Former Advisor David AxelrodBente Birkeland Governor John Hickenlooper has already been front and center this campaign season. He had a prime speaking spot at the Democratic National Convention and has recently been hitting the campaign trail with Hillary Clinton. Q & A: Gov. Hickenlooper on November's Election, Nationally and in Coloradohttp://krcc.org/post/q-gov-hickenlooper-novembers-election-nationally-and-colorado
53194 as http://krcc.orgMon, 08 Aug 2016 20:26:13 +0000Jake Brownell On this episode of Air Check: Vicky, Jeff, and Jake share their favorite new releases of the last month; Local band Eros and the Eschaton preview some tracks from their new album, Weight of Matter; Pueblo Pulp music writer John Bueno shares some of his favorite bands from the Steel City; Musician Ed Parsons schools us on the history of Reggae; And electronic producer Tor talks sampling and songwriting. Air Check - Episode 6: Eros and the Eschaton, Tor, Archtop Eddy, and the Pueblo Music Scenehttp://krcc.org/post/air-check-episode-6-eros-and-eschaton-tor-archtop-eddy-and-pueblo-music-scene
53081 as http://krcc.orgFri, 05 Aug 2016 19:09:56 +0000Air Check - Episode 6: Eros and the Eschaton, Tor, Archtop Eddy, and the Pueblo Music SceneJake Brownell On this episode of Air Check: Colorado Springs hip hop artist Stoney Bertz tells us about about how high school debate camp influenced her approach to songwriting; Local synth-pop group Millicent joins us for an in-studio performance and interview; Our very own Iggy Igloo shares some music from a genre that’s very close to his heart; And, at the end of the show, we discuss the summer concert season at Red Rocks and tell you how you can win tickets to some amazing upcoming shows. Air Check - Episode 4: Stoney Bertz, Millicent, Iggy Igloo, and Red Rocks Ticket Giveaway!http://krcc.org/post/air-check-episode-4-stoney-bertz-millicent-iggy-igloo-and-red-rocks-ticket-giveaway
50359 as http://krcc.orgFri, 03 Jun 2016 22:02:48 +0000Air Check - Episode 4: Stoney Bertz, Millicent, Iggy Igloo, and Red Rocks Ticket Giveaway!Bente Birkeland With less than two weeks left in the state's annual legislative session lawmakers still have some big items they want to tackle. As part of our weekly Capitol Conversation series, Bente Birkeland spoke with other statehouse reporters to discuss the end of the session. Capitol Conversation: As the Session Nears its End, What's Still on the Table?http://krcc.org/post/capitol-conversation-session-nears-its-end-whats-still-table
49208 as http://krcc.orgMon, 02 May 2016 21:13:16 +0000Capitol Conversation: As the Session Nears its End, What's Still on the Table?Bente Birkeland Lawmakers in both parties have unveiled a proposal to bring a presidential primary back to Colorado. It's estimated to cost between five to seven million dollars to conduct, and the heads of both the state Democratic and Republican parties and the Governor support it. Capitol Conversation: Embracing the Primaryhttp://krcc.org/post/capitol-conversation-embracing-primary
48925 as http://krcc.orgMon, 25 Apr 2016 21:05:42 +0000Capitol Conversation: Embracing the Primary The membership drive is underway at KRCC right now, and for this episode Air Check we decided to take the opportunity to look back at some of our favorite artist interviews and in-studio performances that we've hosted at KRCC over the past few years. On this episode, we revisit a conversation with Shearwater frontman, Jonathan Meiburg, an in-studio performance from in/PLANES -- the new project of Haunted Windchimes members Desirae Garcia and Inaiah Lujan -- and an interview and in-studio performance from Neil Halstead of the legendary shoegaze band, Slowdive. All that plus a round-up of some of our favorite tracks from the last month and a remembrance of Prince, who died on April 21st. Air Check - Episode 3: in/PLANES, Shearwater, Neil Halstead and Morehttp://krcc.org/post/air-check-episode-3-inplanes-shearwater-neil-halstead-and-more
48824 as http://krcc.orgFri, 22 Apr 2016 22:38:19 +0000Air Check - Episode 3: in/PLANES, Shearwater, Neil Halstead and MoreBente BirkelandThe Governor's commission studying American Indian representations in public schools released its report this week. The group recommends that public schools do not use American Indian mascots, but if they do, they should partner with a tribe to make sure it is done in a respectful way. Right now thirty Colorado schools use some type of American Indian mascot or imagery. The commission went to four schools to bring American Indian and non-American Indian people together, community members, school boards, and students. This follows failed attempts at the statehouse to ban these types of mascots. Q & A: Engaging Schools in Native American Mascots and Imageryhttp://krcc.org/post/q-engaging-schools-native-american-mascots-and-imagery
48788 as http://krcc.orgFri, 22 Apr 2016 02:51:55 +0000Bente Birkeland Colorado Democrats are set to gather in Loveland tomorrow to elect their final group of delegates to the National Convention in Philadelphia this summer. Bente Birkeland talked to Colorado Chairman Rick Palacio about the process and divisions within the party...Colorado Democratic Party Set to Meet and Elect Delegateshttp://krcc.org/post/colorado-democratic-party-set-meet-and-elect-delegates
48543 as http://krcc.orgFri, 15 Apr 2016 23:43:47 +0000Colorado Democratic Party Set to Meet and Elect DelegatesBente Birkeland Colorado is debating whether to form an Office of Fantasy Sports to regulate and create rules around pay-for-play fantasy sports leagues. The industry estimates that 800,000 people in Colorado are fantasy sports players, and 150,000 pay in the daily sports leagues. Capitol Conversation: Regulating Pay-for-Play Fantasy Sportshttp://krcc.org/post/capitol-conversation-regulating-pay-play-fantasy-sports
48300 as http://krcc.orgMon, 11 Apr 2016 13:45:00 +0000Capitol Conversation: Regulating Pay-for-Play Fantasy SportsBente Birkeland Republican Party activists are gathering in Colorado Springs this Saturday for the state GOP convention. The party will elect delegates to attend the Republican National Convention in Cleveland in July. Senator Ted Cruz is already confirmed to attend. Donald Trump will not, but may send a surrogate to speak on his behalf. Ohio Governor John Kasich has announced he is not coming. In an interview with statehouse reporter Bente Birkeland, Steve House, the Chair of the Colorado GOP, says the state plays a pivotal role in who the Republican presidential nominee may be. Colorado's GOP Prepares to Elect Delegateshttp://krcc.org/post/colorados-gop-prepares-elect-delegates
48077 as http://krcc.orgWed, 06 Apr 2016 23:31:46 +0000Colorado's GOP Prepares to Elect DelegatesBente Birkeland The Democratic controlled House passed the state budget on Friday with five Republicans backing it. The bill now heads to the Republican controlled Senate. As part of our weekly Capitol Conversation series, Bente Birkeland talks to other statehouse reports about the debate and what to expect going forward. Capitol Conversation: State Budget Heads to the Senatehttp://krcc.org/post/capitol-conversation-state-budget-heads-senate
47951 as http://krcc.orgMon, 04 Apr 2016 13:45:00 +0000Capitol Conversation: State Budget Heads to the SenateBente Birkeland State lawmakers are set to debate the annual budget, which funds everything from roads and schools, to healthcare and parks. This year Colorado has a shortfall, so that means making budget cuts. As part of our Capitol Conversation series, Bente Birkeland talks to other statehouse reporters about some of the major budget issues. Capitol Conversation: Previewing the Budget Debatehttp://krcc.org/post/capitol-conversation-previewing-budget-debate
47677 as http://krcc.orgMon, 28 Mar 2016 13:45:00 +0000Capitol Conversation: Previewing the Budget DebateBente BirkelandSeveral police reform measures are making their way through the statehouse, and lawmakers are also looking at how best to address the problem of sexting among teenagers. Capitol Conversation: Addressing Police Reform and Sexting Among Teenagershttp://krcc.org/post/capitol-conversation-addressing-police-reform-and-sexting-among-teenagers
47368 as http://krcc.orgMon, 21 Mar 2016 17:53:54 +0000Capitol Conversation: Addressing Police Reform and Sexting Among TeenagersBente Birkeland Colorado's four-month long legislative session is half way over. As part of our Capitol Conversation series, Bente Birkeland talks to other statehouse reporters about some of the surprises so far, and what lies ahead. Capitol Conversation: At the Session Mid-Point, What's Been Done and What's to Come?http://krcc.org/post/capitol-conversation-session-mid-point-whats-been-done-and-whats-come
47086 as http://krcc.orgMon, 14 Mar 2016 16:25:15 +0000Capitol Conversation: At the Session Mid-Point, What's Been Done and What's to Come?Jake BrownellJay Leno, the former host of The Tonight Show, will perform Sunday, March 13 at 5 p.m. at the Pikes Peak Center in Colorado Springs. KRCC’s Jake Brownell spoke with Leno via phone about stand-up comedy, and life after Late Night. A KRCC Interview with Jay Lenohttp://krcc.org/post/krcc-interview-jay-leno
46864 as http://krcc.orgWed, 09 Mar 2016 14:00:00 +0000A KRCC Interview with Jay LenoNoel BlackDirector and Actor Peter Bogdonovich is perhaps most recognizable as Dr. Elliot Kupferberg, therapist to Tony Sopranos therapist Jennifer Melfi on the HBO TV Series “The Sopranos” But Bogdanovich’s career behind the camera has been far more illustrious. With films such as 1971s The Last Picture Show, 1972's and 1973’s Paper Moon, Bogdonavich began a long career as one of the seminal American Directors of the 20th Century. KRCC’s Noel Black sat down and spoke with Bogdonavich about his love of Screwball Comedies and his approach to directing before his Keynote Address at the Colorado College's Cornerstone Arts Week symposium "Where is Hollywood?" on February 23. Director and Actor Peter Bogdanovich on Screwball Comedy & Happy Accidentshttp://krcc.org/post/director-and-actor-peter-bogdanovich-screwball-comedy-happy-accidents
46276 as http://krcc.orgWed, 24 Feb 2016 00:15:53 +0000Bente BirkelandRoughly three weeks into Colorado's annual legislative session, a lot of bills are starting to get their first hearings. Capitol reporter Bente Birkeland talks to other statehouse reporters about the upcoming week and how politics impacts the bills being heard in committees. Capitol Conversation: The Impact of the Political Yearhttp://krcc.org/post/capitol-conversation-impact-political-year
45326 as http://krcc.orgMon, 01 Feb 2016 15:08:15 +0000Capitol Conversation: The Impact of the Political YearAndrea ChalfinThe Colorado State Fair has a new general manager. Sarah Cummings recently picked up the reins to drive the annual celebration of state agriculture. She comes from California, where she worked with and ran various fairs; she also grew up participating in them. KRCC's Andrea Chalfin sat down with Cummings on her first day on the fairgrounds to talk with her about the state of the State Fair.Colorado's New State Fair GM Champions Pueblo, Ready to Dig In to Financeshttp://krcc.org/post/colorados-new-state-fair-gm-champions-pueblo-ready-dig-finances
45112 as http://krcc.orgWed, 27 Jan 2016 01:50:05 +0000Colorado's New State Fair GM Champions Pueblo, Ready to Dig In to Finances